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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,073.57, 9,761.94 and 3,929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,073.57, 9,761.94 and 3,929.73 is: 5,423.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,073.57 : 9,761.94 = 3,929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,073.57/9,761.94 = 3,929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,073.57x = 9,761.94 × 3,929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,073.57x = 38,361,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361,788.48/7,073.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.26

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